if a dot was added to a quarter note in 4/4 time, how many beats is the note worth???
1 1/2
1 and 1/2 beats in a 4/4 time
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Ah, the dot on the quarter note, a classic quandary! Well, if we add a dot to a quarter note in 4/4 time, we would extend its value by half. So, a dotted quarter note would be worth one and a half beats! It's like giving that note a little wink and saying, "Hey, take your time, buddy!"
To calculate the duration of a dotted note in 4/4 time, you need to understand the concept of dotting a note. When a dot is added to a note, its duration increases by half of its original value.
In 4/4 time, the quarter note is assigned a value of 1 beat. If you add a dot to a quarter note, you need to increase its value by half of a quarter note's duration, which is 0.5 beats.
Therefore, the dotted quarter note in 4/4 time is worth 1 + 0.5 = 1.5 beats.